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WATER · HOWARD COUNTY

Produced water and disposal in Howard County

Every injection and disposal permit in the county, what each well is permitted to take, what its operator reported, and who is reporting daily. Earthquakes in the area →

Howard County has 1,165 active injection and disposal wells, 252 of them permitted for disposal, with 5.8 million barrels a day of permitted capacity.

Operators reported 496 million barrels injected on H-10 filings in the twelve months to September 2025, down 1% on the year before, about 23% of what the permits allow.

102 deep disposal wells here report daily to TexNet; they injected 763,437 barrels a day in August 2026. Same-well volumes were down 6% on a year earlier.

DKL Water Gathering Permian, LLC is the largest injector in the county, with 153 million barrels reported across 32 active wells.

137 M2+ earthquakes were located in the county's area over the last two years, the largest M4.3.

1,165
active injection wells, 252 for disposal
5.8M
bbl/d permitted capacity
496M
bbl reported, H-10 year to Sep 2025 -1%
23%
of permitted capacity used
3,042
UIC permits on file, all time
763K
bbl/d, 102 daily reporters, Aug 2026

Reported injection, by month

H-10 FILINGS · TEN YEARS TO SEP 2025

Last 12 months 495,565,243 · prior 12 500,553,061(-1%)

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UT BEG TexNet injection reporting tool

Deep disposal, reported daily

763K
bbl per day, Aug 2026
102
wells reporting
19
operators
-6%
same wells vs a year earlier
WellOperatorbbl/d
22740777Highpeak Energy Holdings, LLC39,706
22741688Highpeak Energy Holdings, LLC26,656
22740310DKL Water Gathering Permian, LLC26,320
22741419Highpeak Energy Holdings, LLC23,403
22739854DKL Water Gathering Permian, LLC22,613
22739185P4 Operating, LLC22,034
22739585DKL Water Gathering Permian, LLC20,924
22742503Bayswater Operating Company LLC19,582
22742170Highpeak Energy Holdings, LLC19,465
22737880Highpeak Energy Holdings, LLC19,402

Who injects here

Operators with active permits in the county, by reported H-10 volume over the settled year.

OperatorReported, bblActive wellsCapacity bbl/d
DKL Water Gathering Permian, LLC153M32871K
Highpeak Energy Holdings, LLC61.5M15444K
Citation Oil & Gas Corp.47.6M170808K
Basa Resources, Inc.39.8M143575K
Oxyrock Operating, LLC37.4M15265K
Surge Operating, LLC23.5M17268K
Deep Blue Operating I LLC19.1M13326K
Bayswater Operating Company LLC18.5M8140K
Grayrock Energy II, LLC17.5M262265K
SM Energy Company16.6M5195K
Birch Operations, Inc.8.7M2140K
Apache Corporation8.36M72255K
Outlaw Water Services LLC5.2M275K
P4 Operating, LLC5.12M8156K
Select Water Solutions, LLC3.7M6185K
Overflow Energy Permian, LLC3.6M265K
Bce-Mach III LLC2.99M4850.1K
Founders SWD, LLC2.22M120K
R2Q Operating LLC1.84M916.5K
OXY USA Inc.1.81M340K

Injection permits

3,071 UIC PERMITS · 1,165 ACTIVE · PAGE 15 OF 31

Active permits first, by reported volume, then canceled, plugged, and never-activated permits.

WellOperatorStatusPurposeReported, bblbbl/d permittedZone, ftPermitted
Tubb 39 #3Surge Operating, LLCInactiveDisposal—15,0003,190–3,900Aug 26, 2026
Tubb 39 #1Surge Operating, LLCInactiveDisposal—15,0003,955–5,340Sep 3, 2026
Roberts, Dora, B. D. & E. #436Oryx Energy CompanyCanceledDisposal—14,0003,122–3,400Dec 18, 1986
Roberts, Dora -Bde- #436WSun Expl. & Prod. Co.-MidlandCanceledEnhanced recovery—14,0003,122–3,400Dec 18, 1986
Mansfield,cecil 1A #1 AFinley Resources, Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—12,0007,850–8,176Jul 8, 1988
Long, W. F. #1Platinum Exploration Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—12,0007,809–8,150May 5, 1989
Campbell, Tora #2Finley Resources, Inc.CanceledDisposal—12,0007,990–8,160Dec 23, 1994
Long, W.F. #4Platinum Exploration Inc.CanceledDisposal—12,0007,852–7,937Jun 30, 1995
Lockhart, S. L. -A- #1Platinum Exploration Inc.CanceledDisposal—12,0007,884–7,905Oct 8, 2001
Shroyer SWD #1Surge Operating, LLCPluggedDisposal—12,0003,900–5,450Aug 10, 2015
Garrett-Snell Unit B 36-25 #3601Surge Operating, LLCPluggedDisposal—12,0004,900–6,200Aug 13, 2015
Chalk "A" #2UWSamedan Oil CorporationPluggedEnhanced recovery—10,0002,182–2,969Oct 21, 1977
Settles, W. R. -A- #21DConoco Inc.CanceledDisposal—10,0003,010–3,020—
Long, W. F. #3DTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledDisposal—10,0007,860–8,555Aug 5, 1974
Roberts, Dora -Bde- #453WSun Expl. & Prod. Co.-MidlandCanceledEnhanced recovery—10,0003,083–3,229Dec 18, 1986
Davis, Emma F Estate -A- #1Citation Oil & Gas Corp.CanceledDisposal—10,0004,400–7,508Jul 8, 1993
Settles, W. R. #20Basa Resources, Inc.InactiveEnhanced recovery—10,0003,030–3,200Nov 18, 1993
Russell #1W D W Operators, Inc.CanceledDisposal—10,0004,100–11,000Oct 17, 1990
Coahoma SWD #1Select Water Solutions, LLCPluggedDisposal—10,0002,400–4,500Nov 23, 2010
Quinn 35 #1DVanguard Operating, LLCPluggedDisposal—10,0003,870–10,470Dec 5, 2008
Johnson, D. C. #102Aqua Terra Permian, LLCInactiveDisposal—10,0003,830–4,767Mar 6, 2014
Black Mountain SWD #2Black Mountain SWD LPCanceledDisposal—10,0003,400–3,620May 13, 2013
Musgrove 3110 #1Bayswater Operating Company LLCPluggedDisposal—10,0003,100–3,580Jun 30, 2015
Hendrix #2404Occidental Permian Ltd.PluggedDisposal—10,0003,500–5,000Aug 3, 2015
Buchanan 42 #1Bayswater Operating Company LLCPluggedDisposal—10,0002,950–8,970Feb 15, 2017
Zant, H. N. #10Vital Energy, Inc.PluggedDisposal—10,0003,125–7,799Aug 2, 2017
Zant, H. N. #12Sabalo Operating, LLCPluggedDisposal—10,0007,805–7,900Oct 10, 2017
Jaz #1R.D.S. Ranch-Water SVS, Inc.InactiveOther—10,0001,235–1,835May 30, 2024
Fannin SWD #1Martin Water Operating, LLCCanceledDisposal—10,00010,200–12,500Feb 6, 2023
Dall SWD #1Martin Water Operating, LLCCanceledDisposal—10,0008,350–13,000Feb 13, 2023
Settles, W. R. -A- #7Continental Oil CompanyCanceledEnhanced recovery—9,0002,445–2,535Jan 21, 1974
Jackson, John #5Sabalo Operating, LLCPluggedDisposal—8,0003,400–4,100Aug 27, 1995
Winans, J. F. #6Sabalo Operating, LLCPluggedDisposal—8,0003,350–8,259Nov 18, 2003
Little Gem #1Bettis, Boyle & StovallCanceledDisposal—8,0002,700–7,600Nov 8, 1999
Hyman, Sarah #53 WConocophillips CompanyPluggedEnhanced recovery—8,0001,315–2,450Jan 14, 2015
Whitmire #1Power Resources, Inc.CanceledDisposal—7,5003,180–4,500Dec 18, 1986
Kloh #23Marathon Oil CompanyCanceledDisposal—7,0002,690–2,970Apr 12, 1989
Meek, J. W. #1Platinum Exploration Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—7,0003,375–8,190Sep 19, 1996
Petty, O. H. #2Platinum Exploration Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—7,0003,350–8,190Sep 19, 1996
Texas Land&mortgage Co.-A-R/A-A- #24Amoco Production CompanyPluggedEnhanced recovery—7,0002,500–2,800Jun 4, 1979
East Vealmoor Unit #17WApache CorporationPluggedEnhanced recovery—6,5007,550–7,880Mar 31, 1992
East Vealmoor Unit #22WExxon Mobil CorporationCanceledDisposal—6,5007,413–7,880Nov 5, 1990
East Vealmoor Unit #15WApache CorporationPluggedDisposal—6,5007,492–7,872Mar 31, 1992
East Vealmoor Unit #45WExxon Mobil CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—6,5007,492–7,895Mar 31, 1992
East Vealmoor Unit #60WApache CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—6,5007,482–7,896Mar 31, 1992
East Vealmoor Unit #67Apache CorporationPluggedEnhanced recovery—6,5007,402–7,880Nov 5, 1990
East Vealmoor Unit #50Exxon Corp.CanceledEnhanced recovery—6,5006,926–7,880Nov 25, 1987
East Vealmoor Unit #40WExxon Corp.CanceledEnhanced recovery—6,5007,262–7,853Mar 31, 1992
East Vealmoor Unit #56Exxon Mobil CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—6,5007,262–7,875Mar 31, 1992
East Vealmoor Unit #68Surge Operating, LLCPluggedDisposal—6,5007,464–7,497Dec 29, 2004
East Vealmoor Unit #7Surge Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—6,5007,405–7,880Nov 5, 1990
East Vealmoor Unit #28Surge Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—6,5007,280–7,880Nov 5, 1990
R.M. Noll #2Apache CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—6,5007,384–7,880Nov 5, 1990
East Vealmoor Unit #33WApache CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—6,5007,408–7,880Nov 5, 1990
East Vealmoor Unit #35WExxon Corp.CanceledEnhanced recovery—6,5007,124–7,880Nov 5, 1990
East Vealmoor Unit #12WApache CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—6,5007,430–7,880Nov 5, 1990
East Vealmoor Unit #26WApache CorporationPluggedEnhanced recovery—6,5007,400–7,880Nov 5, 1990
East Vealmoor Unit #37Surge Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—6,5007,293–7,880Nov 5, 1990
East Vealmoor Unit #41Exxon Corp.CanceledEnhanced recovery—6,5007,220–7,880Nov 5, 1990
Frances Gunn A #48WApache CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—6,5007,328–7,880Nov 5, 1990
East Vealmoor Unit #65Exxon Mobil CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—6,5007,214–7,880Nov 5, 1990
Kloh Etal #5WApache CorporationPluggedEnhanced recovery—6,5002,950–3,600Dec 7, 1990
East Vealmoor Unit #70 DSurge Operating, LLCPluggedDisposal—6,5003,030–3,670Aug 25, 1995
Roberts, Dora -Bde- #250WFDL Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—6,0002,370–2,654Apr 1, 2015
Birkhead #1Bar-Bell, Inc.CanceledDisposal—6,0002,700–7,400Dec 1, 1987
Jones, Mildred #1Texaco Inc.PluggedDisposal—6,0007,958–8,058Mar 29, 1972
Zant, H. N. #3Sabalo Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—6,0003,250–7,842Jun 13, 1997
Zant, H. N. #13Finley Resources, Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—6,0003,250–7,832Jun 13, 1997
Mapache Unit #1Finley Resources, Inc.CanceledDisposal—6,0007,464–7,600Nov 8, 1999
Vintage Guffee #2Bettis, Boyle & StovallPluggedDisposal—6,0004,000–7,472Jan 23, 2004
Settles, W. R. -A- #15Conoco Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—6,0002,190–2,545Jun 25, 1980
Settles, W. R. -A- #115Conoco Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—6,0002,516–2,691Jun 25, 1980
Settles, W. R. -A- #116Conoco Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—6,0002,538–2,700Jun 25, 1980
Jones, Mildred #3Texaco Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—6,0007,870–7,889Sep 9, 1980
Roberts, Dora, B. D. & E. #31Sun Expl. & Prod. Co.-MidlandPluggedEnhanced recovery—6,0002,978–3,100Dec 20, 1971
Roberts, Dora, B. D. & E. #38Sun Expl. & Prod. Co.-MidlandCanceledEnhanced recovery—6,0003,183–3,976Dec 27, 1971
Anderson -B- #2DEex Operating, L.P.CanceledDisposal—5,0003,740–3,990Dec 20, 1962
East Vealmoor Unit #69Exxon Corp.CanceledDisposal—5,0007,014–7,590Nov 25, 1987
Big Springs Brine Station #2DNewpark Environmental Svcs LLCPluggedDisposal—5,0002,392–3,299Jul 29, 1998
Overton, B. #16Citation Oil & Gas Corp.PluggedEnhanced recovery—5,0002,080–2,340Nov 30, 2010
Wilson #15Dreher, George R.CanceledDisposal—5,0007,465–7,950Apr 22, 1983
Wilkinson #2WThree Span Oil & Gas, Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—5,0003,165–3,219Apr 8, 1996
Eason, S. T. #11Citation Oil & Gas Corp.PluggedEnhanced recovery—5,0002,050–2,370Feb 7, 2011
Kloh Etal #41WMApache CorporationPluggedEnhanced recovery—5,0002,100–2,600May 2, 2011
Coahoma LPG Strg. Area #1DChevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledDisposal—5,0002,656–3,514Dec 8, 1992
Nichols 15 #1Arkland Producing Co., Inc.CanceledDisposal—5,0003,500–6,400Aug 31, 1995
Settles, W. R. -A- #24YCitation Oil & Gas Corp.PluggedEnhanced recovery—5,0001,255–1,322Apr 7, 2011
Wilkinson-Saunder #1Cobra Oil & Gas CorporationCanceledDisposal—5,0004,052–4,900Nov 30, 1995
Wilkinson #3Cobra Oil & Gas CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—5,0003,195–3,260Mar 21, 1997
Roberts, Dora, B. D. & E. #4111USheridan Production Company, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—5,0002,000–3,000Jun 28, 2011
Wilkinson #5Three Span Oil & Gas, Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—5,0003,182–3,252Feb 19, 1998
Ryan, J. B. #8Legacy Reserves Operating LPPluggedDisposal—5,0009,884–10,500May 25, 2016
Kloh #55LCimarex Energy Co. of ColoradoPluggedEnhanced recovery—5,0002,300–2,600Oct 1, 1999
Overton, B.-A- #29Conocophillips CompanyPluggedEnhanced recovery—5,0002,136–2,338Feb 8, 2011
Overton, B. #24Citation Oil & Gas Corp.InactiveEnhanced recovery—5,0002,127–2,276Oct 19, 2010
Free 32 SWD #1Crownquest Operating, LLCPluggedDisposal—5,0003,300–4,150Dec 12, 2011
Jones, J.L. Heirs #3Apv McCamey LLCCanceledDisposal—5,0004,398–4,439Jan 5, 2015
Clay, H. R. -C- #8Landmark IP, LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—5,0001,510–3,100Apr 23, 2013
Free 32 SWD #2Crownquest Operating, LLCCanceledDisposal—5,0003,300–4,150Dec 17, 2014
Wilkinson Ranch #3DCrownquest Operating, LLCCanceledDisposal—5,0003,600–4,100Jan 29, 2015

Latest disposal drilling permits

W-1 drilling permits in the county tagged as produced-water disposal.

IssuedPermitOperatorLease / well
Aug 21, 2025909991DKL Water Gathering Permian, LLCTop Gun SWD #1 22742769
Jan 3, 2025904948Solaris Water Midstream, LLCApollo SWD #3 22739338
Oct 10, 2024903178Surge Operating, LLCDexter SWD #1D 22741596
Jan 2, 2024896218NGL Water Solutions Permian, LLCHoward Snell SWD #2 22739131
Jan 2, 2024896217NGL Water Solutions Permian, LLCHoward Snell SWD #1 22739130
Oct 31, 2023894861Highpeak Energy Holdings, LLCGriffin SWD #1H 22741788
Sep 5, 2023893408Crownquest Operating, LLCTubb SWD #1D 22739562
Aug 24, 2023893117Highpeak Energy Holdings, LLCIngram SWD #1H 22742238
Jun 15, 2023891327H2O Midstream Permian LLCNewton 10 SWD #2 22739571
May 12, 2023890127Highpeak Energy Holdings, LLCWill Ed SWD #1H 22742170

About this data

RRC UIC well master and H-10 injection reports, settled through Sep 2025; TexNet daily injection for Aug 2026; disposal permit tags from Petrora's sector classifier.

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